R1S Compact Spare Tire - First Look

[electruck]

Link doesn’t show / name the product. Just says it’s out of stock. Would you please provide another link?

Looks to be this product based on the "wilco-offroad-hitchgate-soloxl-spare-tire-carrier" part of the originally provided URL:

https://wilcooffroad.com/products/hitchgate-solo

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[sac602]

Wilco Offroad Hitchgate SoloXL Spare Tire Carrier -

https://www.jegs.com/i/Wilco-Offroad/393/UHG32206/10002/-1

Hitch Mounted Tire Carrier!
Wilco Offroad's swing-away Hitchgate spare tire carrier mounts to your 2 in. (Class III or greater) receiver in minutes. The Hitchgate is perfect for SUVs, Jeeps, vans and pickup trucks. It opens wide to allow full access to your vehicle's cargo space. This tough universal tire carrier will allow you to carry up to a 40 in. spare tire while maintaining the vehicle's ground clearance, cargo space, and minimal change to your departure angles. The Hitchgate simply slides directly into your 2 in. tow receiver. Tighten the exclusive "Wedge Lock" draw bolt, install your hitch cross pin, and you're ready to go! With Hitchgate you won't lose your ability to tow, it has been certified to SAE Class IV coupling classification. The maximum vertical tongue weight is 750 lbs. Maximum towing weight is 7,500 lbs. Every Hitchgate is powder-coated with black polyester semi-gloss and is equipped with zinc plated grade 8 hardware for long-lasting performance in extreme conditions. Heavy-wall 2 in. diameter steel tubing combined with 2 x 4 in. steel cross bracing that is MIG welded gives you superior strength and aggressive looks.

 

[electruck]

Wilco Offroad Hitchgate SoloXL Spare Tire Carrier -

https://www.jegs.com/i/Wilco-Offroad/393/UHG32206/10002/-1

This note regarding periodic maintenance seems less than ideal but perhaps it is common for this type of product?

From the Wilco site:

**Notice of maintenance required** - Periodic tightening of the pivot bolt with a torque wrench to at least 60-70lbs every few months is needed to prevent movement on the swing arm. Also, over time replacing the Delrin washers and T handle bushings.

 

[pablo]

I can’t do a R1S until a third party vendor creates a rear swing out tire carrier for a full size spare. Rivian missed the mark on this one if they are trying to advertise as a true adventure vehicle. So I’ll stick to the R1t for now.

Even if I could get off the trail with that blow up spare, last thing I want is a dirty full size flat tire/wheel occupying cargo space when I’ve already got my off-roading and camping gear in the back.

My thoughts exactly. I really hope Rivian has some hidden mounts for a rear swing tire carrier for the R1S. If not, I'll be looking into roof-top cargo bar mount options for when I take it truly off-road.

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